For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,162 students in 60619, IL (there are , serving 525 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60619, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60619, IL are Mcdade Elementary Classical School, Mcdowell Elementary School and Dixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60619 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60619, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60619, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcdade Elementary Classical School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdowell Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Dixon Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Cics - Avalon/south Shore
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 83rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 91st Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7740 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3100
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Madison Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7433 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Neil Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8555 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Washington H Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9130 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Rank: #1010.
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 85th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3435
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3435
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
Rank: #1111.
Noble St Chtr-comer College Prep
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7131 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 729-3969
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 729-3969
Grades: 6-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #1212.
Gillespie Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9301 S State St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Rank: #1313.
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
Rank: #1414.
Ruggles Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7831 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Ashe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Avalon Park Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8045 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Tanner Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7350 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1818.
Revere Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #1919.
Yccs Chtr - Chatham
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9035 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #2020.
Deneen Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7240 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
60619, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 East 84th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 924-7647
Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 924-7647
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
901 East 95th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-8664
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-8664
Grades: K-3
| 150 students
307 E 137th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(708) 201-7328
Chicago, IL 60619
(708) 201-7328
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Grades: K-12
| 631 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60619, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60619, IL include Mcdade Elementary Classical School, Mcdowell Elementary School and Dixon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60619?
20 public schools are located in 60619.
What percentage of students in 60619 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60619 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60619?
60619 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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